Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Double swivel apparatus and method

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.

ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel. 132-. (canceled)33. A method of using a reciprocating swivel in a drill or work string , the method comprising the following steps:(a) lowering a rotating and reciprocating tool to an annular BOP, the tool comprising a mandrel and a sleeve, the sleeve being reciprocable relative to the mandrel and the swivel including a quick lock/quick unlock system which has locked and unlocked states, the swivel including an interstitial space between the sleeve and the mandrel, the interstitial space having a interstitial pressure relief mode and non-pressure relief modes, the swivel being reversibly switchable to and from pressure relief and non-pressure relief modes;(b) after step “a”, having the annular BOP close on the sleeve;(c) after step “b”, causing relative longitudinal movement between the sleeve and the mandrel and causing the quick lock/quick unlock system to enter an unlocked state;(d) after step “c”, moving the sleeve outside of the annular BOP;(e) after step “d”, moving the sleeve inside of the annular BOP and having the annular BOP close on the sleeve; and(f) after step “e”, causing relative longitudinal movement between the sleeve and the mandrel and activating the quick lock/ ...

Top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration.

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

COMBINATION SWIVEL AND BALL DROPPER

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Double swivel apparatus and method

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.

Double swivel apparatus and method

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Double swivel apparatus and method

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

DOWNHOLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration.

DOUBLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool. 1. A double top drive swivel insertable into a drill or work string comprising:(a) a first mandrel having upper and lower end sections, the upper section being connectable to and rotatable with an upper drill or work string section, the first mandrel including a longitudinal passage;(b) a first sleeve, the first sleeve being rotatably connected to the first mandrel(c) a first seal between upper and lower end portions of the first mandrel and first sleeve, the first seal preventing leakage of fluid between the first mandrel and first sleeve;(d) the first sleeve comprising an inlet port(e) the first mandrel comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart radial ports in fluid communication with both the inlet port of the first sleeve and the longitudinal passage of the first mandrel to supply pressurized fluid from the inlet port of the first sleeve to the longitudinal passage of the first mandrel;(f) a second mandrel having upper and lower end sections, the upper section being fluidly connected to the lower section ...

Ball dropping tool method and apparatus

In one embodiment a method and apparatus for an improved ball dropper is provided. In one embodiment the method and apparatus can be used to drop various objects into the well bore from the rig. In one embodiment, when the well is pressurized the tool can be loaded with one or more items to be dropped.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

DOUBLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.

Combination swivel and ball dropper

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

COMBINATION SWIVEL AND BALL DROPPER

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel. 1. A marine oil and gas well drilling apparatus comprising:(a) a marine drilling platform;(b) a drill string that extends between the marine drilling platform and a formation to be drilled, the drill string having a flow bore;(c) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections and connected to and rotatable with upper and lower sections of the drill string, the mandrel having an external diameter and including a longitudinal passage forming a continuation of a flow bore of the drill string sections;(d) a sleeve having a longitudinal sleeve passage and an internal diameter, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel;(e) an interstitial space between the internal diameter of the sleeve and the external diameter of the mandrel;(f) a pressure relief mechanism that gradually relieves the interstitial space when the mandrel and sleeve are elevated in a well bore.2. The marine oil and gas well drilling apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressure relief mechanism includes a pair of spaced apart packing units.3. The marine oil and gas well drilling apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the packing units are placed in opposing sealing directions.4. The marine oil and gas well drilling ...

DOUBLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit.

BALL DROPPING TOOL METHOD AND APPARATUS

In one embodiment a method and apparatus for an improved ball dropper is disclosed. In one embodiment the method and apparatus can be used to drop various objects into the well bore from the rig. In one embodiment, when the well is pressurized the tool can be loaded with one or more items to be dropped.

Combination swivel and ball dropper

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Double swivel apparatus and method

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration. 1. A top drive swivel insertable into a drill or work string comprising:(a) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections and connected to and rotatable with upper and lower drill or work string sections, the mandrel including a longitudinal passage forming a continuation of a passage in the drill or work string sections;(b) a sleeve having a longitudinal sleeve passage, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel;(c) a pair of spaced apart packing units between upper and lower end portions of the mandrel and sleeve, the packing units preventing leakage of fluid between the mandrel and sleeve;(d) the sleeve comprising an inlet port positioned between the spaced bearings;(e) the mandrel comprising a plurality of spaced apart radial ports in fluid communication with both the inlet port and the longitudinal passage to supply pressurized fluid from the inlet port to the longitudinal passage and in the passage in drill or work string sections; and(f) wherein each of the packing units comprise a plurality of packing rings, at least one packing ring in each packing unit being comprised of a rope seal.2. The top drive swivel of claim 1 ...

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method with threaded end caps

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Ball dropping tool method and apparatus

One embodiment includes a method and apparatus for an improved ball dropper. In one embodiment the method and apparatus can be used to drop various objects into the well bore from the rig. In one embodiment, when the well is pressurized the tool can be loaded with one or more items to be dropped.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections with the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Ball dropping tool method and apparatus

In one embodiment a method and apparatus for an improved ball dropper is disclosed. In one embodiment the method and apparatus can be used to drop various objects into the well bore from the rig. In one embodiment, when the well is pressurized the tool can be loaded with one or more items to be dropped.

Combination swivel and ball dropper

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Double swivel apparatus and method

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.

DOWNHOLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Combination swivel and ball dropper

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration. 1. A top drive swivel insertable into a drill or work string comprising:(a) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections and connected to and rotatable with upper and lower drill or work string sections, the mandrel including a mandrel passage forming a continuation of a passage in the drill or work string sections;(b) a sleeve having a sleeve passage, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel by a pair of spaced apart bearings;(c) a pair of spaced apart packing units between upper and lower end portions of the mandrel and sleeve, the packing units preventing leakage of fluid between the mandrel and sleeve;(d) the sleeve comprising an inlet port positioned between the spaced bearings;(e) the mandrel comprising a plurality of spaced apart radial ports in fluid communication with both the inlet port and the mandrel passage to supply pressurized fluid from the inlet port to the mandrel passage and in the passage in drill or work string sections; and(f) wherein each of the packing units comprise a plurality of packing rings, at least one packing ring in each packing unit being comprised of a rope seal.2. The top drive swivel of ...

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration.

DOWNHOLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel. 1. A method of performing operations in a well bore , the method comprising the following steps:(a) attaching a swivel to a drill string, the swivel including a mandrel having a longitudinal axis and a sleeve, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel with the sleeve including at least one catch that restricts the extent of longitudinal movement of the sleeve related to an annular blow-out preventer by contact with a closed annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer;(b) inserting the swivel into the annular blow-out preventer, the blow out preventer being fluidly connected to a wellbore and a riser;(c) detachably connecting the blowout preventer to the sleeve fluidly separating the riser from the wellbore;(d) during a time period while the blowout preventer is detachably connected to the sleeve and the at least one catch is in contact with the closed annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer, and where high differential pressure exists above and below the annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer, and which high differential force attempts to push the sleeve vertically out of the closed annular seal, performing operations in the wellbore, wherein the at least one catch includes a contacting ...

Double swivel apparatus and method

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.

TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections with the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

DOWNHOLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel. 1. A method of performing operations in a well bore , the method comprising the following steps:(a) attaching a swivel to a drill string, the swivel including a mandrel and a sleeve, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel with the sleeve including at least one catch that restricts the extent of longitudinal movement of the sleeve related to an annular blow-out preventer;(b) inserting the swivel into the annular blow-out preventer, the blow out preventer being fluidly connected to a wellbore and a riser;(c) detachably connecting the blowout preventer to the sleeve fluidly separating the riser from the wellbore;(d) during a time period while the blowout preventer is detachably connected to the sleeve and the at least one catch is in contact with the annular blow-out preventer, performing operations in the wellbore.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein during step “d” a fluid is displaced from the wellbore.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the fluid is drilling fluid.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein in step “d” the drill string is rotated continuously for a set period of time.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein in step “d” the drill string is rotated reciprocally for a set period of time.6. The method of ...

Combination swivel and ball dropper

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel of adjustable stroke length and shearable by ram blow out preventers can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the lower wellbore from the riser. In one embodiment the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together. 1. A method of creating a rotating and reciprocating swivel tool while located on a drilling rig or platform having a specified stroke length , comprising the steps of:(a) providing a swivel tool, the swivel tool comprising a mandrel and a sleeve/housing, the mandrel being rotatable and reciprocable relative to the sleeve/housing, the mandrel having a first stroke length relative to the sleeve/housing;(b) supporting in a substantially vertical direction the swivel tool at the rig;(c) adding a mandrel joint to the top of the mandrel, such additional joint increasing the stroking length of the mandrel relative to the first stoking length;(d) lowering the swivel tool and again supporting in a vertical direction the swivel tool in a substantially vertical direction on the rig; and(e) repeating steps “c” and “d” until the final stroking length of the mandrel relative to the sleeve/housing is at least 100 feet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein steps “c” and “d” can be repeated until the final stroking length can be greater than about 150 feet.36-. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein in step “e” a plurality of the mandrel joints include at least one recessed area in the exterior sealing surface claim 1 , and during step “c” one of these recessed areas are used to support the swivel tool in a substantially vertical direction on the rig.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the recessed areas includes soft material transition sections.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the upper portions of the recessed areas are be ...

DOUBLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool. 1. A double top drive swivel insertable into a drill or work string comprising:(a) a first mandrel having upper and lower end sections, the upper section being connectable to and rotatable with an upper drill or work string section, the first mandrel including a longitudinal passage;(b) a first sleeve, the first sleeve being rotatably connected to the first;(c) a first seal between upper and lower end portions of the first mandrel and first sleeve, the first seal preventing leakage of fluid between the first mandrel and first sleeve;(d) the first sleeve comprising an inlet port;(e) the first mandrel comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart radial ports in fluid communication with both the inlet port of the first sleeve and the longitudinal passage of the first mandrel to supply pressurized fluid from the inlet port of the first sleeve to the longitudinal passage of the first mandrel;(f) a second mandrel having upper and lower end sections, the upper section being fluidly connected to the lower section of the ...

DOWNHOLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel. 118-. (canceled)19. A swivel insertable into a drill or work string comprising:(a) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections rotatable with upper and lower drill or work string sections, the mandrel including a longitudinal passage forming a continuation of a passage in the drill or work string sections;(b) a sleeve being rotatably and reciprocably with respect to the mandrel;(c) a plurality of packing units between upper and lower end portions of the mandrel and the sleeve, the plurality of packing units preventing leakage of fluid between the mandrel and the sleeve, at least one of the packing units in the plurality of packing units comprising a rope seal.201. The swivel of claim , wherein the sleeve is reciprocable between the upper and lower end sections of the mandrel.221. The swivel of claim , wherein the non-rope seal comprises metal filled teflon.231. The swivel of claim , wherein the non-rope seal comprises bronze filled teflon.24. A method of performing operations in a wellbore , the method comprising the following steps:(a) attaching a swivel to a drill string, the swivel including a mandrel having a longitudinal axis and a sleeve, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel with the sleeve ...

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel. 130-. (canceled)31. A method of using a reciprocating swivel in a drill or work string , the method comprising the following steps:(a) lowering a rotating and reciprocating tool to an annular BOP, the tool comprising a mandrel and a sleeve, the sleeve being reciprocable relative to the mandrel and the swivel including a quick lock/quick unlock system which has locked and unlocked states, the swivel including an interstitial space between the sleeve and the mandrel, the interstitial space having an interstitial pressure relief mode and an interstitial non-pressure relief mode, the swivel being reversably switchable between pressure relief and non-pressure relief modes;(b) after step “a”, having the annular BOP close on the sleeve;(c) causing relative longitudinal movement between the sleeve and the mandrel and activating the quick lock/quick unlock system to cause the quick lock/quick unlock to change from an unlocked to a locked state.32. The method of claim 31 , wherein in step “a” claim 31 , the sleeve is longitudinally locked relative to the mandrel.33. The method of claim 31 , wherein claim 31 , after step “b” and before step “c” claim 31 , the sleeve is unlocked longitudinally ...

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections with the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together.

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration. 1. A top drive swivel insertable into a drill or work string comprising:(a) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections and connected to and rotatable with upper and lower drill or work string sections, the mandrel including a longitudinal passage(b) a sleeve having a longitudinal sleeve passage, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel by a pair of longitudinally spaced bearings;(c) a pair of spaced apart packing units between upper and lower end portions of the mandrel and sleeve, the packing units preventing leakage of fluid between the mandrel and sleeve;(d) the sleeve comprising an inlet port(e) the mandrel comprising a plurality of spaced apart radial ports in fluid communication with both the inlet port and the sleeve passage to supply pressurized fluid from the inlet port to the sleeve passage and in the passage in drill or work string sections; and(f) wherein each of the packing units comprise a plurality of packing rings, at least one packing ring in each packing unit being comprised of a rope seal.2. The top drive swivel of claim 1 , wherein each packing unit comprises five packing rings claim 1 , one being ...

ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections with the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together. 1. A method of using a reciprocating swivel in a drill or work string , the method comprising the following steps:(a) positioning a rotating and reciprocating tool to an annular blow out preventer, the tool comprising a mandrel and a sleeve, the sleeve being reciprocable relative to the mandrel and the mandrel including at least one joint having double box ends with the joint being severable by a ram blow out preventer, the sleeve having two spaced apart sealing units, the swivel including an interstitial space between the sleeve and the mandrel with first and second spaced apart sealing units each sealing the interstitial space;(b) after step “a”, having the annular blow out preventer close on the sleeve; and(c) after step “b”, causing relative longitudinal movement between the sleeve and the mandrel, wherein in step “a” the mandrel includes two double box end joints which are connected by a double pin end sub, and in step “c” when the double pin end sub is at the same longitudinal position as the first sealing unit, the first sealing unit loses its seal of the interstitial space, but the second sealing keeps its seal of the interstitial space.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein after the double pin end sub passes by the first sealing unit claim 1 , the first sealing unit regains its seal of the interstitial space.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein when the double pin end sub is at the same longitudinal position as the second sealing unit claim 2 , the second sealing unit loses its seal of the interstitial space claim 2 , but the first sealing keeps its seal of the interstitial space.4. The ...

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration. 117-. (canceled)18. A top drive swivel insertable into a drill or work string comprising:(a) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections and rotatable with upper and lower drill or work string sections having a drill or work string passage, the mandrel including a longitudinal passage(b) a sleeve having a longitudinal sleeve passage, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel;(c) a pair of spaced apart packing units between upper and lower end portions of the mandrel and sleeve, the packing units preventing leakage of fluid between the mandrel and sleeve;(d) the sleeve comprising an inlet port(e) the mandrel comprising a plurality of spaced apart radial ports in fluid communication with both the inlet port and the sleeve passage to supply fluid from the inlet port to the sleeve passage and the drill or work string passage in drill or work string sections; and(f) wherein each of the packing units comprise a plurality of packing rings, at least one packing ring in each packing unit being comprised of a rope seal.19. The top drive swivel of claim 18 , wherein each packing unit comprises five packing rings claim 18 , one being ...

Combination swivel and ball dropper

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

DOWNHOLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel. 1. A method of performing operations in a well bore , the method comprising the following steps:(a) attaching a swivel to a drill string, the swivel including a mandrel having a longitudinal axis and a sleeve, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel with the sleeve including at least one catch that restricts the extent of longitudinal movement of the sleeve relative to an annular blow-out preventer;(b) detachably connecting the blowout preventer to the sleeve which detachable connectgion fluidly separating the riser from the wellbore;(c) during a time period while the blowout preventer is detachably connected to the sleeve and where high differential pressure exists above and below the annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer, and which high differential force attempts to push the sleeve vertically out of the closed annular seal, performing operations in the wellbore, wherein the at least one catch in combination with the closed annular seal prevents the sleeve from being pushed vertically out of the closed annular seal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein during step “d” a fluid is displaced from the wellbore.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the fluid is drilling fluid.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections with the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together.

DOWNHOLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel. 1. A method of performing operations in a well bore , the method comprising the following steps:(a) attaching a swivel to a drill string, the swivel including a mandrel having a longitudinal axis and a sleeve, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel, and the sleeve including at least one catch that restricts the extent of longitudinal movement of the sleeve relative to a vertical position of an annular blow-out preventer by contact with a closed annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer;(b) inserting the swivel into the annular blow-out preventer, the blow out preventer being fluidly connected to a wellbore and a riser;(c) detachably connecting the blowout preventer to the sleeve fluidly separating the riser from the wellbore;(d) during a time period while the blowout preventer is detachably connected to the sleeve and the at least one catch is in contact with the closed annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer, and where high differential pressure exists above the annular seal of the annular blowout preventer in the riser, and below the annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer in the wellbore, and which high differential force attempts to push the sleeve vertically out of the closed ...

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration. 117-. (canceled)18. A top drive swivel insertable into a drill or work string comprising:(a) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections and rotatable with upper and lower drill or work string sections, the mandrel including a longitudinal passage(b) a sleeve having a longitudinal sleeve passage, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel;(c) a pair of spaced apart packing units between upper and lower end portions of the mandrel and sleeve, the packing units preventing leakage of fluid between the mandrel and sleeve;(d) the sleeve comprising an inlet port(e) the mandrel comprising a plurality of spaced apart radial ports in fluid communication with both the inlet port and the sleeve passage to supply pressurized fluid from the inlet port to the sleeve passage and in the passage in drill or work string sections; and(f) wherein each of the packing units comprise a plurality of packing rings, at least one packing ring in each packing unit being comprised of a rope seal.19. The top drive swivel of claim 18 , wherein each packing unit comprises five packing rings claim 18 , one being comprised of bronze filled teflon claim 18 , ...

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel. 162-. (canceled)63. A method of using a reciprocating swivel in a drill or work string , the method comprising the following steps:(a) lowering a rotating and reciprocating tool to a BOP, the tool comprising a mandrel and a sleeve, the sleeve being reciprocable relative to the mandrel and the swivel including a quick lock/quick unlock system which has locked and unlocked states;(b) after step “a”, having the BOP close on the sleeve;(c) after step “b”, causing relative longitudinal movement between the sleeve and the mandrel and causing the quick lock/quick unlock system to enter an unlocked state; (d) after step “c”, moving the sleeve outside of the BOP;(e) after step “d”, moving the sleeve inside of the BOP and having the BOP close on the sleeve; and(f) after step “e”, causing relative longitudinal movement between the sleeve and the mandrel and activating the quick lock/quick unlock system.64. The method of claim 63 , wherein in step “a” claim 63 , the sleeve is longitudinally locked relative to the mandrel.65. The method of claim 63 , wherein claim 63 , after step “b” claim 63 , the sleeve is unlocked longitudinally relative to the mandrel.66. The method of claim 63 , wherein ...

ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel. 1. A marine oil and gas well drilling apparatus comprising:(a) a marine drilling platform;(b) a drill string that extends between the marine drilling platform and a formation to be drilled, the drill string having a flow bore;(c) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections and connected to and rotatable with upper and lower sections of the drill string, the mandrel having an external diameter and including a longitudinal passage forming a continuation of a flow bore of the drill string sections;(d) a sleeve having a longitudinal sleeve passage and an internal diameter, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel;(e) an interstitial space between the internal diameter of the sleeve and the external diameter of the mandrel;(f) a pressure relief mechanism that gradually relieves the interstitial space when the mandrel and sleeve are elevated in a well bore.2. The marine oil and gas well drilling apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressure relief mechanism includes a pair of spaced apart packing units.3. The marine oil and gas well drilling apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the packing units are placed in opposing sealing directions.4. The marine oil and gas well drilling ...

ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections with the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of using a reciprocating swivel in a drill or work string , the method comprising the following steps:(a) positioning a rotating and reciprocating tool adjacent an annular blow out preventer, the tool comprising a mandrel and a sleeve, the sleeve being reciprocable relative to the mandrel and the mandrel including at least one joint having double box ends with the joint being severable by a ram blow out preventer, the sleeve having first and second sealing units, the swivel including an interstitial space between the sleeve and the mandrel with the first and second sealing units each sealing the interstitial space;(b) after step “a”, having the annular blow out preventer close on the sleeve; and(c) after step “b”, causing relative longitudinal movement between the sleeve and the mandrel, wherein in step “a” the mandrel includes two double box end joints which are connected by a double pin end sub, and in step “c” when the double pin end sub is at the same longitudinal position as the first sealing unit, the first sealing unit loses its seal of the interstitial space, but the second sealing keeps its seal of the interstitial space.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein after the double pin end sub passes by the first sealing unit claim 12 , the first sealing unit regains its seal of the interstitial space.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein when the double pin end sub is at the same longitudinal position as the second sealing unit claim 13 , the second sealing unit loses its seal of the interstitial space claim 13 , but the first sealing unit keeps its seal of the ...

DOWNHOLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel. 118-. (canceled)19. A method of performing operations in a wellbore , the method comprising the following steps:(a) attaching a swivel to a drill string, the swivel including a mandrel having a longitudinal axis and a sleeve, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel with the sleeve including at least one catch that restricts the extent of longitudinal movement of the sleeve relative to a blow-out preventer, the blowout preventer being fluidly connected to a wellbore and a riser;(b) detachably connecting the blowout preventer to the sleeve by closing a seal of the blowout preventer which detachable connection fluidly separating the riser from the wellbore;(c) during a time period while the blowout preventer is detachably connected to the sleeve and where high differential pressure exists above and below the seal of the blow-out preventer, and which high differential force attempts to push the sleeve vertically out of the closed seal, performing operations in the wellbore, wherein the at least one catch in combination with the closed seal prevents the sleeve from being pushed vertically out of the closed seal.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein during step “c” a fluid is displaced from the wellbore.21. ...

SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR TOP DRIVE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration. 117-. (canceled)18. A top drive swivel insertable into a drill or work string comprising:(a) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections and rotatable with upper and lower drill or work string sections having a drill or work string passage, the mandrel including a longitudinal passage(b) a sleeve having a longitudinal sleeve passage, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel;(c) a pair of spaced apart packing units between upper and lower end portions of the mandrel and sleeve, the packing units preventing leakage of fluid between the mandrel and sleeve;(d) the sleeve comprising an inlet port(e) the mandrel comprising a plurality of spaced apart radial ports in fluid communication with both the inlet port and the sleeve passage to supply pressurized fluid from the inlet port to the sleeve passage and the drill or work string passage in drill or work string sections; and(f) wherein each of the packing units comprise a plurality of packing rings, at least one packing ring in each packing unit being comprised of a rope seal.19. The top drive swivel of claim 18 , wherein each packing unit comprises five packing rings claim 18 , ...

ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel. 162-. (canceled)63. A marine oil and gas well drilling apparatus comprising:(a) a marine drilling platform;(b) a drill string that extends between the marine drilling platform and a formation to be drilled, the drill string having a flow bore;(c) a mandrel having upper and lower end sections and connected to and reciprocable with upper and lower sections of the drill string, the mandrel having an external perimeter and including a longitudinal passage forming a continuation of a flow bore of the drill string sections, the mandrel having an area of reduced external perimeter;(d) a sleeve having a longitudinal sleeve passage and an internal perimeter, the sleeve being reciprocably connected to the mandrel;(e) an interstitial space between the internal perimeter of the sleeve and the external perimeter of the mandrel which interstitial space is sealed by a pair of spaced apart first and second packing units, and wherein the interstitial space is overlapping the mandrel's area of reduced external perimeter;(f) a pressure relief mechanism that gradually relieves pressure in the interstitial space when the mandrel and sleeve are elevated in a well bore, the pressure relief mechanism ...

DOWNHOLE SWIVEL APPARATUS AND METHOD

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel. 1. A method of performing operations in a well bore , the method comprising the following steps:(a) attaching a swivel to a drill string, the swivel including a mandrel having a longitudinal axis and a sleeve, the sleeve being rotatably connected to the mandrel with the sleeve including at least one catch that restricts the extent of longitudinal movement of the sleeve related to an annular blow-out preventer by contact with a closed annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer, the annular blow out preventer being fluidly connected to a wellbore and a riser;(b) detachably connecting the blowout preventer to the sleeve fluidly separating the riser from the wellbore;(c) during a time period while the blowout preventer is detachably connected to the sleeve and the at least one catch is in contact with the closed annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer, and where high differential pressure exists above and below the annular seal of the annular blow-out preventer, and which high differential force attempts to push the sleeve vertically out of the closed annular seal, performing operations in the wellbore, wherein the at least one catch includes a contacting surface, substantially perpendicular to the ...

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel of adjustable stroke length and shearable by ram blow out preventers can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the lower wellbore from the riser. In one embodiment the mandrel of the swivel extends through a sleeve/housing. The sleeve/housing has a wiping arrangement of improved configuration that wipes debris from the mandrel, preventing entry of the debris into the sleeve/housing. Ports enable discharge of the removed debris from the area of the sleeve/housing.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

Z What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit (10) supported for connection with a well string (20) in a well bore (14) to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string (20), a feeder (31) for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit (10) including a mandrel (40) extending through a sleeve (150) which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve (150) and mandrel (40). The mandrel (40) and sleeve (150) have flow passages (140, 190) for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve (150) and mandrel (40) and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit (10). The unit can include a packing injection system (225, 226) , clamp (600), and novel packing configuration (305).

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Top drive swivel apparatus and method

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Ball dropping tool method and apparatus

In one embodiment a method and apparatus for an improved ball dropper is disclosed. In one embodiment the method and apparatus can be used to drop various objects into the well bore from the rig. In one embodiment, when the well is pressurized the tool can be loaded with one or more items to be dropped.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

THROTTLE HEAD CIRCUIT AND METHOD

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration.

METHOD FOR REMOVING A WELL HOLE FLUID AND RISER, ROTATING SHAFT, METHOD FOR USING A RECIPROCANT MOVEMENT SHAFT, METHOD FOR REMOVING OIL WELL FLUID AND SEA DRILLING DRILL OIL

método para remover fluido do furo de um poço e riser, eixo giratório, método para usar um eixo giratório com movimento reciprocante, método para remover o fluido de um poço de petróleo e aparelho marinho de perfuraçao de poços de gas e de petróleo. o que se fornece é um método e aparelho, em que o eixo giratório pode ser ligado, de modo removível, a um sistema de proteção contra estouros, desse modo separando o fluido de perfuração ou lama em seções superior e inferior e permitindo que o fluido seja deslocado em dois estágios, por exemplo enquanto a coluna de perfuração está a rodar e/ou a executar movimento de vaivém. numa configuração, a manga ou alojamento pode ser, de modo rotativo e vedado, ligada ao mandril. o eixo giratório pode estar incorporado numa coluna de perfuração ou dopoço e fazer com que as seções da coluna, tanto acima como abaixo da manga, consigam rodar em relação à manga. numa configuração, a coluna de perfuração ou do poço não se move numa direção longitudinal em relação ao eixo giratório. numa configuração, a coluna de perfuração ou do poço não se move longitudinalmente em relação à manga ou alojamento do eixo giratório. method for removing fluid from a well and riser borehole, rotary shaft, method for using a reciprocating rotary shaft, method for removing fluid from an oil well and marine gas and oil well drilling rig. What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein the rotary shaft can be removably attached to an overflow protection system thereby separating drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing fluid to be provided. is moved in two stages, for example while the drill string is rotating and / or reciprocating. In one embodiment, the sleeve or housing may be rotatably and sealably attached to the mandrel. The swivel shaft can be incorporated into a drill or dowel column and cause the column sections, both above and below the sleeve, to rotate relative to the sleeve. In one embodiment, the drill string or well ...

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Ball dropping tool method and apparatus

In one embodiment a method and apparatus for an improved ball dropper is disclosed. In one embodiment the method and apparatus can be used to drop various objects into the well bore from the rig. In one embodiment, when the well is pressurized the tool can be loaded with one or more items to be dropped.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel of adjustable stroke length and shearable by ram blow out preventers can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the lower wellbore from the riser. In one embodiment the mandrel of the swivel extends through a sleeve/housing. The sleeve/housing has a wiping arrangement of improved configuration that wipes debris from the mandrel, preventing entry of the debris into the sleeve/housing. Ports enable discharge of the removed debris from the area of the sleeve/housing.

Method of using a rotating and reciprocating swivel

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections with the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together.

Downhole swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus which can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve of the swivel.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections with the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together.

Double swivel apparatus and method

A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.

Seal configuration for top drive swivel apparatus and method

For use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through a sleeve which is sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeve and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeve have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system and novel seal configuration.

Rotating and reciprocating swivel apparatus and method

What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections and allowing the fluid to be displaced in two stages, such as while the drill string is being rotated and/or reciprocated. In one embodiment the sleeve or housing can be rotatably and sealably connected to a mandrel. The swivel can be incorporated into a drill or well string and enabling string sections both above and below the sleeve to be rotated in relation to the sleeve. In one embodiment the drill or well string does not move in a longitudinal direction relative to the swivel. In one embodiment, the drill or well string does move longitudinally relative to the sleeve or housing of the swivel.